There are hazards associated with backcountry travel
and the use of water purifiers. Drinking untreated
water may expose you to harmful microorganisms
and increase your risk of gastrointestinal illness. Using
this purifier improperly increases your risk of exposure
to harmful microorganisms and increases your risk
of gastrointestinal illness. Reduce your chances
of becoming sick by following the warnings and
instructions in this manual and educating yourself on
backcountry water safety.
Never use LifeStraw® Mission to purify seawater or
chemically contaminated water, such as from mining
tailing ponds or near agricultural operations. LifeStraw®
Mission does not purify water containing chemicals,
radioactive materials, or particles smaller than 0.02
microns.
Read, understand, and follow all instructions and
warnings in this manual before using this purifier.
Failure to follow warnings and instructions may result
in gastrointestinal illness.
Warning: biological hazard
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